WABD Holds Successful Annual Camp Out for Hunger Food Drive

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Camp Out for Hunger Food Drive

Cumulus Media's WABD in Mobile successfully wrapped up its annual Camp Out for Hunger Food Drive, collecting over 3,000 pounds of non-perishable food for Gulf Coast families facing food insecurity. The ten-day event, held in partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast and sponsors such as Mobile Mitsubishi, Walmart and Mobile County Public Schools, ran from November 8 through November 18 at the Walmart on Schillinger Road South.

Midday host Vincent "Mojo" Wilson camped out on a school bus parked in the Walmart parking lot until the bus was completely filled with food donations. Station staff, local businesses, and community members contributed to the event's success.

"This effort highlights the power of radio and community collaboration," said Cumulus Mobile and Pensacola Regional Vice President and Market Manager Don Boyd. "Mojo and our team at 97.5 WABD stepped up to meet an important need, showing the impact we can have when we come together."

Mojo reflected on the experience with gratitude and humor. "After ten days of no sleep and hearing every parking lot noise imaginable, it's all been worth it," he said. "The Gulf Coast community showed up in a big way, and I'm beyond thankful. Families won't go hungry this holiday season because of their generosity."

Mojo hinted at more to come: "After a little rest, we'll gear up to stuff another bus in December. Stay tuned."